Film Production Inquiries

White Plains is Television & Film Friendly!


Film Image We are in the ZONE here in White Plains! For crews looking for alternatives to filming in NYC, White Plains is within the boundaries set by NYC based worker’s unions, guilds, and organizations for film production.  

We welcome ALL productions - from feature film to photography to student filmed projects.  Our streamlined process addresses all aspects of your shoot, and all city departments apply their expertise ensuring that the actual filming goes smoothly.

White Plains'  building inventory features many different styles of architecture including, Brutalist buildings that play as Washington, D.C, Glass high rises, and an eclectic Main Street. These are complimented by a mix of housing stock comprised of various architectural styles such as Victorian, Tudor, Colonial, Dutch and Modern homes.  The city boasts traditional suburban tree lined neighborhoods and urban multifamily buildings.  Additional film friendly locations in White Plains include two translations, City Hall, hotels, shopping malls, interesting schools, parks, ice rink, library, and roads that can read as rural.  The city can accommodate large vehicle footprints as well. 

Please click the link below to view some of the amazing locations White Plains has to offer for your filming needs:

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For Film Production Inquiries Contact Jill Iannetta or Jennifer Bartolini at Filmwp@whiteplainsny.gov or (914) 422-1227. 


Read and fill out our Film Permit Application so we can ensure that all of your needs are covered.

Supporting Forms:
Film - Electrical Generator Affidavit 
Filming Activity Notification 
Certificate of Liability - SAMPLE 


White Plains Residents & Property Owners:

Are you interested in having your home featured in a local film shoot? If so, let us know by sending an email and a photo to filmwp@whiteplainsny.gov.

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